BA (Hons.) English And History

The English History BA at Leeds Beckett University combines the study of English literature and history to provide a comprehensive understanding of both disciplines. This full-time, three-year undergraduate course guides students through a detailed exploration of significant historical periods, authors, literary discourses, and historical narratives.Course Content: The program is delivered through a blend of lectures, seminars, and tutorials. Course study modules cover various historical periods such as medieval, early modern, and present, and literature from Shakespeare to contemporary works. Students are encouraged to critically analysis and interpret texts and their historical settings. Study abroad options are also included as a part of the course, giving students international exposure and a global perspective.Key Modules: The course includes vital modules such as Discovering Literature, Historians View, Rebel's with A Cause: Post-War British Drama, Renaissance Literature, Love & Death: Medieval to Renaissance Literature, Britain at War: 1931–51, Voices of The Great War: Experience, Memory and Representation, and many more.Accreditations: Not provided.Future Careers: Graduates of this course can look forward to a range of exciting career opportunities. The course opens pathways for roles such as Archivist, Heritage Manager, Historic Buildings Inspector, Museum Education Officer, Museum or Gallery Curator, and Secondary School Teacher. These positions are spread across sectors such as archives, libraries, museums, and education. Opportunities also exist in sectors such as media, PR and marketing, civil service, and tourism for those with multidisciplinary skills.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.